Respect Elusive For U.S. Men's Soccer Team
by Linda Robertson (Commentary | Miami Herald - May 27)
On paper, the U.S. soccer team looks good. On the green grass of South African stadiums, lining up in front of millions of spectators and TV viewers, deafened by the cacophony of bleating vuvuzelas and competing against England, Slovenia and Algeria, the U.S. soccer team will have to prove it is good. more details | go to article

U.S. Roster Is Set For Trip To South Africa
by Michelle Kaufman (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 27)
Edson Buddle, Herculez Gomez and Robbie Findlay made the U.S. team at forward over Brian Ching as Bob Bradley announced his final roster Wednesday. more details | go to article

Bradley Still Has Many Decisions To Make For USA
by Pat Martin (Analysis | Miami Herald - May 26)
Even with the announcement of his final 23- man roster for the upcoming FIFA World Cup in South Africa on Wednesday afternoon, United States coach Bob Bradley has a lot of important decisions to make. more details | go to article

U.S. World Cup Team Features True Father-And-Son Game
by Michelle Kaufman (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 23)
Scott Bradley, the Princeton baseball coach and former major-league catcher, is standing on the sideline of the university's soccer stadium beaming with pride. He has ventured away from his corner of the campus on this gloriously sunny Thursday morning to watch the U.S. World Cup team as it trains for its trip to South Africa. more details | go to article

U.S. Coach And Son Ready For Unique World Cup Experience
by Pat Martin (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - May 21)
U.S. soccer coach Bob Bradley coaching his son, Michael, at the senior national team level - a unique experience for sure, especially with the U.S. in camp gearing up for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa next month. But when you talk to both men, you get the feeling that each one is different, something special. They are the same in that way. more details | go to article

Victor Pastora Takes Over As Miami FC Coach
by Adam H. Beasley (Article | Miami Herald - February 26)
Miami FC will have a new head coach prowling the sidelines this summer. more details | go to article

English League Could Be A Proving Ground For Landon Donovan
by Michelle Kaufman (Commentary | Miami Herald - December 13)
An Open Letter to Landon Donovan. more details | go to article

U.S. Opens Against England In Group C
by Michelle Kaufman (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - December 5)
The Americans avoided the `Group of Death' in next summer's showcase, joining powerhouse England, Algeria and Slovenia in Group C. more details | go to article

2010 World Cup Analysis
by Michelle Kaufman (Preview | Miami Herald - December 4)
Michelle Kaufman previews all 8 groups for South Africa. more details | go to article

Miami-Dade's Pursuit Of World Cup venue Gains Support Of Online Petition
by Adam H. Beasley (Analysis | Miami Herald - December 4)
As the world focuses on South Africa on Friday for the 2010 World Cup draw, key Miami-Dade officials are keeping both eyes on the prize: someday bringing the world's biggest sporting event to town. more details | go to article

U.S. Soccer Team Has Nothing To Lose In Confederations Cup Match vs. Spain
by Michelle Kaufman (Preview | Miami Herald - June 23)
Little rest, a dearth of star talent, an opponent with a 35-game winning streak -- and yet the U.S. team loves that it has a chance to play spoiler against the world's No. 1 team. more details | go to article

U.S. Team Has Lacked Any Kind Of Spark In Confederations Cup
by Michelle Kaufman (Preview | Miami Herald - June 20)
They arrived in South Africa eager to show they had the goods to compete with -- and maybe even beat -- the big boys. Instead, the U.S. national team has been outscored 6-1 by Italy and Brazil heading into a pride-saving final group match against Egypt on Sunday (2:25 p.m., ESPN2) in the Confederations Cup. more details | go to article

U.S. Overcomes Honduras In World Cup Qualifier
by Adam H. Beasley (Result | Miami Herald - June 7)
The United States trailed again early in a World Cup qualifying match, but regrouped in time to win on home soil in front of a pro-Honduras crowd. more details | go to article

U.S. Team Tries To Regroup As Honduras Visits
by Adam H. Beasley (Preview | Miami Herald - June 5)
Coming off a 3-1 loss at Costa Rica, the shorthanded U.S. men's soccer team will play host to a Honduras team that is no pushover. more details | go to article

Freddy Adu Is Now A Star Who Fell To Earth
by Linda Robertson (Profile/Interview | Miami Herald - June 3)
The kid once touted as the Pelé of American soccer didn't look like a kid anymore as he toiled through a recent steamy practice at FIU with the U.S. national team. more details | go to article